The Fisherman’s Dream Boat Challenge Kicks Off May 1
The Fisherman Magazine’s annual Dream Boat Fishing Challenge officially kicks off May 1, giving subscribers across the Northeast the chance…
News Briefs
New York’s Marine Recreational Angler Records Program
From deep, offshore ocean waters to surfcasting on sandy beaches, New York’s marine waters offer exciting world-class saltwater fishing opportunities….
ASMFC Talking Tautog, Stripers & Menhaden From May 4-7
From May 4 to 7 the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold their annual spring meeting at the…
Celebrate The 25th Anniversary Of The Manhattan Cup
On Friday, June 5, the Manhattan Cup will celebrate a quarter-century of catch and release striped bass action (bluefish too)…
South Jerseyean Honored By International Game Fish Association
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of its prestigious Annual Awards. Comprised of…
Garden State Surf Fishing Classic – AKA “Governor’s Cup” On May 17
The Garden State Surf Fishing Classic, formerly known as the Governor’s Cup, will be held on Sunday, May 17 at…
New Jersey Sea Tow Captains Honored For “Efforts Above And Beyond”
Sea Tow Central New Jersey captains Walt Bohn and Dan Siegel were presented with the “Efforts Above and Beyond” award…
NJDEP Restocks NJ State Waters With Brown Trout
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and its Division of Fish & Wildlife has received 20,000 brown trout…
ASMFC To Take Up Tautog “Overfishing”
Are changes to our recreational season, size and bag limit for blackfish on the management horizon? We’ll know more when…
First Fluke Tourneys Of ‘26 This Month In DE & NJ
Summer flounder season never ends on the Delaware side of the line, while New Jersey anglers will kick off the…
The Fisherman Launches Weekly Podcast
For decades, The Fisherman has provided the perfect paper trail for anyone trying to outsmart a striped bass, track down…
Legislation Introduced To Manage Cormorants
On April 2nd, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) took a decisive step toward safeguarding the nation’s aquatic ecosystems by introducing the…
Atlantic Boats To Host Spring Open House & Demo Day On May 2nd
With the 2026 boating season just around the corner, Atlantic Boats, Inc. is inviting the South Coast community to scrape…
Reminder: Surfland Demo Day Moved To May 9!
Surfcasters take note, Surfland Bait & Tackle, one of the stalwarts of the Northeast surfcasting community, has officially announced an…
The Fisherman Launches Weekly Podcast
For decades, The Fisherman Magazine has provided the perfect paper trail for anyone trying to outsmart a striped bass, track…
Montauk Surfcasters Expand Advocacy Efforts With New Affiliate Group
The Montauk Surfcasters Association has announced a major expansion of its ongoing efforts to protect and improve fishing access across…